AncientFaces Your browser does not support JavaScript!
Please enable JavaScript to view the entire contents of this page.

Add photo

William Nelson Molson 1840 - 1918

William Nelson Molson was born on September 13, 1840 in Mexico, Juniata County, Pennsylvania United States to William Molson and Elizabeth (Murray) Molson, and had siblings Mary Elizabeth (Molson) Lyons, Selim E Molson, R Johnston, Angeline L (Molson) Hall, Cummins S Molson, and G S Molson. He married Sarah Jane Molson in 1882, and they were married until William's death on November 26, 1918. He had a child Mary Martha (Molson) Groce. William Molson was buried at Eastern Light Cemetery in Altoona.

William Nelson Molson

September 13, 1840

Mexico, Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States

November 26, 1918

Altoona in Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA

Male

Looking for another William Molson?

William Nelson Molson William Molson (1840 - 1918)

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM

This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers William.

Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.

Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...

Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

William Nelson Molson's History: 1840 - 1918

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.

- Discover how AncientFaces works.

09/13

1840

Birthday

September 13, 1840

Birthdate

Mexico, Juniata County, Pennsylvania United States

Birthplace

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Military Service

William was a corporal in the US Army (Union) during the Civil War.
11/26

1918

Death

November 26, 1918

Death date

Pneumonia

Cause of death

Altoona in Blair County, Pennsylvania USA
Death location

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Gravesite & Burial

mm/dd/yyyy
Funeral date
Eastern Light Cemetery in Altoona, Blair County, PA
Burial location
Obituary

Altoona Mirror, Tues., Nov. 26, 1918 William Nelson Molson, a veteran of the Civil war and one of the best known colored residents of the city, died at 6:50 o'clock this morning at the Altoona hospital of pneumonia. He was aged 78 years. He was admitted to the hospital from his home, 1825 Thirteenth avenue, rear, several days ago. He was a veteran of the Civil war, serving until 1865 when he was honorable discharged. He was a Methodist by faith and a life-long member of the Masonic fraternity, being the oldest colored Free Mason in this section of the state. He was the first superintendent of the A.M.E. Sunday school at Clearfield. He was born on Sept. 13, 1840, at Mexico, Juniata county, and was married, being survived by his wife, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Grosse of Clearfield, and one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Lyons of McAllisterville. He was janitor in the Logan school, Juniata, for fourteen years and for the past four years elevator operator at the Mateer building. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the service in charge of Rev. S. B. Moris, D.D. The Free Masons will have charge of the service at the A.M.E. church. Separate note: S/O William Molson. Marr. to Sarah Molson. Cpl. Co B, 43rd U.S.C.T. Civil War veteran. Lafferty & Tobias Funeral Home, Altoona, Pa.

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Looking for more information?
share

Memories

below